Lehi in the Desert & The World of the Jaredites

by Hugh Nibley

Book Overview

Lehi in the Desert- 1988 This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: B0020MZDLW
• Release Date: January 1952
• Publisher: Bookcraft
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Mind of a Scholar Heart of a Believer

Hugh Nibley is revered by scholars and hobbyists of the Book of Mormon for good reason. His reputation for rigorous research and intellectual honesty are recognized by those who do not subscribe to the Christian precepts of the Book of Mormon as well as those who do. This book is a seminal work in the body collection of writing both for and against the authenticity of the Book of Mormon. Any person with an interest in the authenticity of that book ought to add this compendium of Nibley's early writing to his/her collection. What is remarkable about Nibley is his approach to studying the contextual clues found in the Book of Mormon. Any writer from any age will necessarily betray quite a lot about his background origin and beliefs by the things he chooses not to say and expound on as much as what he does say. Nibley draws our attention to phrases like "And my father dwelt in a tent" 1 Nephi 2:15 and "river of water" 1 Nephi 2:6. Seemingly odd phrases to a casual reader, but against the background of Nibley's vast knowledge of things Middle Eastern, they stand out as sharp evidence regarding the historicity and authenticity of the Book of Mormon. You should be aware that there is a more recent version of this book, that has added "There were Jaredites" to the compendium.

A must have for the serious LDS student

Although these two books have been around for a while, their content is just as solid as when they were written. Dr Nibley's research is comprehensive and leaves nothing to doubt. One great book is good. Two great books are even better. Two of Hugh Nibley's best.